2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Peugeot 106 MOT pass rate and common faults

476 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle8.0%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits7.6%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.5%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  9. Washers: not working4.4%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes36.3%
  2. Lights & electrics33.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks30.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.6%
  5. Suspension14.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.7%
  7. Steering6.7%
  8. Tyres5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.0%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Peugeot 106?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2000 Peugeot 106 cars passed their MOT first time, across 476 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Peugeot 106?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Peugeot 106 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).